How To Adjust Spokes On A Bike. When viewed from above nipples are turned clockwise with the spoke wrench to tighten spoke tension and counterclockwise to loosen it. Otherwise local bike shops and mechanics are happy to adjust the spoke tension for you.

If you suspect a spoke is about to break loosen it and add tension to the remaining spokes before they take the total weight of your bike. What is the proper spoke length or spoke tension. Squeeze the TM-1 at the handle grips.
To increase the tension turn all of the spokes around the entire wheel 14 counter clockwise and then measure again.
If you suspect a spoke is about to break loosen it and add tension to the remaining spokes before they take the total weight of your bike. Instead you turn the nipple that holds the spoke into the rim. Its also used when. Squeeze the TM-1 at the handle grips.

